Chris Neeley | South Carolina Public Charter School District

In this episode of Kids First, host Keven Cohen sits down with Chris Neeley, Superintendent of the South Carolina Public Charter School District, for an in-depth discussion on the state of charter schools across South Carolina. They cover the district's rapid growth, the increasing demand for school choice, and how charter schools are providing innovative educational opportunities to over 21,000 students.Chris explains the unique flexibility charter schools have in curriculum development, their focus on workforce readiness, and how they operate with autonomy while maintaining strong accountability. They also dive into the funding model, how charter schools do more with less, and the rising waitlists, which now exceed 6,000 students, demonstrating the increasing need for high-quality charter school options.Tune in to learn how South Carolina's charter schools are transforming education and why more families are choosing this path for their children.🔗 Learn more: sccharter.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.